bustedknuckles |
05-23-2014 12:12 PM |
Make sure you fix the STC fitting and Stand Pipes and Dummy Plugs. There are upgrades for these parts that will enhance your reliability. The original factory components for your year engine have a high failure rate and are one of the main causes of stranding you on the side of the road or at least in a parking lot away from home.
At least check to see whether this has been done by the previous owner. Mine left me stranded in 2010 with about 80,000 miles (I have an 06, but it was built in 05). I did it myself along with a bulletproof EGR cooler and a new oil cooler. It took me a week to finish; I've rebuilt several gas engines, but this was my first experience doing any significant work on a diesel...so, it's not that hard of a job to do yourself and there's plenty of help on the forums to get you through it.
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